NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The most appropriate suggestion for the hospice nurse to give a woman whose husband died 3 months ago and her three young children would be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuing bereavement support through hospice provides ongoing emotional support for the woman and her children, tailored to their needs during grief.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which of the following changes in the client's condition?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All listed changes are critical signs of increasing ICP. Widening pulse pressure (Cushing's triad), bradycardia, dilated fixed pupils, and decreased LOC indicate neurological deterioration requiring immediate notification of the health care provider for intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Which symptom suggests a complication post-renal surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low urine output (25 mL/hour) may indicate obstruction or renal impairment.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching the diabetic client about foot care, the nurse should instruct the client to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetic clients should avoid going barefoot to prevent foot injuries, which can lead to serious complications due to poor healing and neuropathy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is conducting a community presentation on the early detection of colon cancer. Which of the following should the nurse encourage members of the audience to report to their health care providers? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Colorectal cancer may be asymptomatic, or symptoms vary according to the location of the tumor and the extent of involvement. Fatigue, weight loss, and iron deficiency anemia, even without rectal bleeding or bowel changes, should prompt investigation for colorectal cancer, and blood testing commonly reveals evidence of carcinoma when the client is otherwise asymptomatic. CN: Health promotion and maintenance; CL: Create